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Schlax Family History

Schlax Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schlag, Schlau, Scala, Schaar, Schlup, Schwab, Schwan, Schaal, Schaap

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Where is the Schlax family from?

You can see how Schlax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schlax families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schlax's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schlax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schlax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Repair and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlax. 100% of Schlax men worked as an Auto Repair and 50% of Schlax women worked as a Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Auto Repair
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Schlax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Schlax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlax census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Schlax. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Schlax. For the veterans among your Schlax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlax lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Schlax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schlax in 1957 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schlax

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlax ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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